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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 428.88 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 428.88 and 123.63 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 428.88 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/428.88 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 428.88 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 53,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,022.43/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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